AUCTIONS. H. G. LIVINGSTONE AND CO. EXTRAORDINARY AUCTION. WELL-KNOWN CITY RESIDENCE. ALSO VALUABLE CARPETS AND FURNITURE TO BE SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION REGARDLESS OF COST TO CLOSE THE ESTATE. ON ACCOUNT TRUSTEES LATE I M. F. BARNETT. ON THE PREMISES. No. 854 COLOMBO STREET. TUESDAY NEXT, at 12 NOON. THIS MAGNIFICENT PROPERTY MUST BE SOLD. THE TRUSTEES DESIRE A COMPLETE REALISATION. SELDOM DO SPECULATORS HAVE SUCH OPPORTUNITIES TO PURCHASE SO FAR BELOW REAL VALUE. THE SITUATION is one of the best in the City, being the nearest firstclass residential site to the Cathedral square. THE LAND has an area of seventyfive and seven-tenth perches, in two lots. The garage stands on the corner section, which is otherwise Iree of buildings. THE RESIDENCE was designed and constructed to provide a handsome and completely fitted home. It is magnificently constructed of the finest materials and is in perfect order throughout. BUILT in two-storey of wood, with tiled roof. it contains TWO OPEN PORCHES. TWO BALCONIES, LARGE LOUNGE ROOM. HALL. DINING-ROOM, BREAKFAST-ROOM, SMOKE-ROOM, CLOAK-ROOM, KITCHEN, PANTRY, SCULLERY, MAID'S ROOM, £tnd STORE-ROOMS on the ground floor. On the FIRST FLOOR SIX BEDROOMS and a SUN ROOM, together with LUXURIOUS BATHROOM, TOILET ROOM, EXTRA HAND BASINS. LINEN CUPBOARDS, BALCONY ROOM. Etc. ACCESS TO THE FIRST FLOOR IS BY ELECTRIC LIFT AND STAIRWAY. OUTBUILDINGS include STOREROOM. WASHHOUSE, COALHOUSE, LAVATORY, and a Tiled GARAGE with WASH. FITTINGS OF ALL BUILDINGS ARE COMPLETE AND LUXURIOUS. THE PROPERTY as a whole PROVIDES A DELIGHTFUL PRIVATE RESIDENCE, sheltered by trees and shrubs, surrounded by BEAUTIFUL LAWNS AND GARDEN, and WITHIN TWO MINUTES OF THE CITY. THE SALE offers PROFESSIONAL MEN, BUSINESS MEN, NURSING HOME PROPRIETORS, and SPECULATORS A RARE OPPORTUNITY to purchase under EXCEPTIONAL CONDITIONS. ALSO THE WHOLE OF THE RICH AND MAGNIFICENT CARPETS, FURNITURE. PICTURES. ETC. Copper Kerb, Dogs and Irons, Marble Figures, Vases, Ornaments, Humpty, Chair in Walnut and Silk,, Wing Armchair, Silk Damask, Oil Paintings (W. Menzies Gibb and other well-known artists), Corner Chair (Mahogany, Inlaid Sheraton style), Doulton Ware, Walnut Table, Oxidised Vase, 26in Curtains, Armchair in Walnut and Silk, Marble Pedestal, Silk Cushions, Chesterfield (Silk Damask), Easy Chair (Silk Damask), Water Colour by Maria Martinette, "Rome"; Chair (round back, Silk Damask), Standard Lamp and Shade (ribbed Pedestal in Mahogany), H.M.V. Cabinet Gramophone and Records, Mahogany Chair (Inlaid Sheraton style), Oil Painting, Landscape, 40in x 4'Jin (E.. W. Christmas), Two round Mahogany Chairs (Inlaid Sheraton style), Mahogany China Cabinet (Inlaid), Axminster Carpet and Wool Felt, 21 x 16—55 running yards. Walnut Tea Waggon. Oil Painting, Franz Josef Glacier, 40 x 49 (E. W. Christmas), Doulton Dessert Service, Dinner Service (Doulton), 69 pieces. Extension Dining Table (Oak), 11 Dining Chairs, I Carver's Chair (Oak, upholstered in leather, new), Couch (Leather and Oak), Armchair (Leather and Oak); Oil Painting (E. W. Christmas), Oak Table, Lace Web Easy Chair, Crystal Tumblers, etc., Oak Sideboard, Liscurl Table Cover, Axminster Cai-pei. and Wool Felt, 15ft x 15ft, new condition, excellent quality; Rubber Mat,. Oak Hall Chairs (carved), Grandfather Clock, carved oak, striking ana Westminster Chimes; Tiki, 18in, carved wood; Copper Bowl and Plants, Oak Pedestal, Tapestry, Chenille Curtains, Axminster Carpet and Felt, 50 yards, special quality; Cutler's Roli-top Desk. Oak, 42in; Office Chair. Oak, round back; Firestool Stool, Oak; Walnut Chairs (round backs). Poplin Curtains, Club Chair in Moquette, Oak Table, China and E. P. Mahogany Sideboard with Wine Cellar, Cedar Chiffonier Bookcase, Novels, Axminster Carpet and Felt, 15ft x 10ft, special quality; Axminster Rug, Gft x 4ft Sin; Electric Toaster, Marble Clock, Opera Glasses, China and Glass, Black Liscur] Rug, Radio Cabinet, Oak Armchair, Armchair (round back), Oak Table, Oak Extension Dining Table, 8 Oak Dining Chairs (upholstered), 2 Wicker Chairs, Curtains, Coloured . Print, after "Goldie"; Dinner Waggon, Wilton Carpet and Felt, 18ft x 15ft; Cutlery, Electric Fan, Copland Spode Teapot, Coffee Cups and Saucers (Willow pattern), 20-piece Teaset, 19-piece Teaset (Doulton), Electric Hoover and accessories, 14 yards Axminster Stair Runner and Felt, Axminster Carpet, 16ft x 7ft; Linoleum, Overbeck's Rejuvenator and Batteries, 3 yards Axminster Runner '3ft), 12 yards Axminster Runner (2ft Sin), Wood Kerbs, Electric Radiator, Easy Chair, Extension Footrest, Oil Painting (L. W. Wilsont, Pictures, 3ft Oak Bestead, Sleepwell Mattress, Oak Wardrobe, Combination Oak Wardrobe, Gent's Chest Drawers in Oak, Dressing Table (oak, plate-glass top), Axminster Hearth Rug, Axminster Carpet and Felt (special quality, 13ft x 13ft), Velvet Curtain, Invalid's Bedside Table, Wicker Chairs, Axminster Carpet and Felt (Bft Bin x 7ft, heavy quality). Brass Candelabra, Easy Chair, Reading Lamp, small Pictures, 4ft 6in Oak Bed. Mattresses, Feather Pillows. Oak Duchesse, Oak Mirror Wardrobe, Oak Cabinet, Axminster Carpet and Felt (15ft x lift 6in), Axminster Hearth Rugs, Victorian Couch in Walnut, Axminster Carpet (10ft 6in x 6ft 9in), Commode Chair Hair Mattress, Baby Duchesse, Walnut Table (oval), Axminster Carpet (Blue, 12ft x 9fl), Axminster Hearfln Rug, Oak Duchesse, Round Table, 3ft Rimu Bed (kapoc), Mirror Oak Wardrobe, Reversible Rugs, 3ft Oak Bed, Kapoc Mattress, Feather Mattress, Feather Pillows. Cabinet, 2-door Linen Press (6ft x 2ft x 7ft), Duchesse Chest, Linoleum, Arcminster Carpet (15ft x Oft and 7ft by 3ft 6in), Seagrass Stool, Wicker Chair, Seagrass Chairs, Walnut Table, Wire Couch and Cushions, Electric Radiator, Inlaid Linoleum. ONE HUNDRED OUTSIDE LOTS WILL INCLUDE: Savage Electric Washer, Shank's Lawnmower, Garden Tools, 6 Garden Seats, China, Crockery, Glassware, Kitchen Utensils, Aluminium Ware, etc. THIS LIST CONTAINS SOME OF THE ITEMS OF A VALUABLE AND COMPREHENSIVE CATALOGUE, WHICH WILL BE SOLD WITHOUT ANY RESERVE. PRINTED CATALOGUES AVAILABLE. FULL PARTICULARS as to conditions of sale from RAYMOND. STRINGER, HAMILTON, and DONNELLY. Solicitors to the Estate; Or, H. G. LIVINGSTONE and CO.. * Auctioneers, 7011 109 Hereford street.
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Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21470, 11 May 1935, Page 28
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